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GENERAL MOTORCYCLE FORUMS => GENERAL MECHANICAL & TECHNICAL => Topic started by: junior627 on July 11, 2005, 06:01:04 PM

Title: scratched windscreen
Post by: junior627 on July 11, 2005, 06:01:04 PM

I have some light scratches on my windscreen and was wondering if anyone has had any advice fro getting rid of them.

Title: scratched windscreen
Post by: Red01 on July 11, 2005, 08:05:37 PM

Meguiar's plastic polish

Title: scratched windscreen
Post by: junior627 on July 11, 2005, 08:36:39 PM

do you use a buffer or by hand...

Title: scratched windscreen
Post by: Red01 on July 11, 2005, 08:41:12 PM

I've always used the hand method, but I suppose it may depend on the depth and/or quantity of scratches. This is the stuff we used in the military for cleaning and polishing helicopter windshields, windows and chin bubbles...

Title: scratched windscreen
Post by: junior627 on July 11, 2005, 08:49:52 PM

thanks i will give it a shot with elbow grease

Title: scratched windscreen
Post by: chippi on July 11, 2005, 11:16:23 PM

Quote from: "Red01"

I've always used the hand method,

 :grin:  :lol: he HE hand method...he he :lol:  :lol:

Title: scratched windscreen
Post by: Red01 on July 12, 2005, 12:37:21 AM

Quote from: "chippi"

Quote from: "Red01"

I've always used the hand method,

 :grin:  :lol: he HE hand method...he he :lol:  :lol:

Well, maybe not always - but I have been married a long, long time...

Title: scratched windscreen
Post by: aussiebandit on July 12, 2005, 06:34:04 AM

Try Plexus - works wonders -

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chippi wrote:
Red01 wrote:
I've always used the hand method,


  he HE hand method...he he  


Well, maybe not always - but I have been married a long, long time...

I know what you're saying Red.  But, it's not marriage that ruins the sex life, it's god damn kids.

Title: scratched windscreen
Post by: junior627 on July 12, 2005, 08:02:27 AM

thats why i am still single...

i found a couple of different products from Maguirs which one exactly?

Title: scratched windscreen
Post by: Oldschooler on July 12, 2005, 08:17:03 AM

I have a 1996 600 S and my winshield has all kinds of very fine scrathes in it. I used Blue Magic Plexiglass cleaner and all I got was a very clean scratchy windshield.  :duh:    My srtaches all run one direction and its like they are in the middle of the plexiglass not on the surface. Looks like a replace for me. :crybaby:

Title: scratched windscreen
Post by: chippi on July 12, 2005, 01:44:45 PM

Quote from: "aussiebandit"

I know what you're saying Red.  But, it's not marriage that ruins the sex life, it's god damn kids.

 :stickpoke:  DADDY!! Can I jump on mommy too?! :duh:

Going to try the non hand method with some of the Meguiar's plastic polish maybe tomorrow....  :clubme: Dumb @$$ in an effort to keep my bike safe and clean will transporting on truck, I left the cover on. Now I have all these fine scratch/rub marks right up the middle.

Title: scratched windscreen
Post by: Red01 on July 12, 2005, 08:38:36 PM

Quote from: "aussiebandit"

But, it's not marriage that ruins the sex life, it's god damn kids.

Well, it sure hasn't got any better now that the kids have been gone for 4 years...  :boohoo:

Title: scratched windscreen
Post by: amboman on July 13, 2005, 04:25:51 AM

I don't know if you are able to get it where you are but in NZ we have a product called  Brasso.  Brasso is a metal polish and can be used on a variety of things, brass, silver stainless steel (great for exaust systems).  The guys at the local boating club use it to clean and remove light scratches from the windscreens on thier very expensive boats.  I have seen it used and the results.  In my humble opinion it works very well.

Title: scratched windscreen
Post by: amboman on July 13, 2005, 04:28:43 AM

Sorry should have also said just log onto trusty old google and type in "brasso".  This will display a number of UK suppliers.

Title: scratched windscreen
Post by: junior627 on July 13, 2005, 08:14:53 AM

i found two different Maguirs Polishes for Plastic which should I use #10 or #17?

Title: scratched windscreen
Post by: Red01 on July 13, 2005, 07:17:52 PM

Depends on how badly the plastic is scratched.

#10 Mirror Glaze is a polish for the heavier scrathes
#17 Mirror Glaze is a cleaner and will handle fine scratches
#18 Mirror Glaze is a detailer for keeping it pristine

They also have another product called PlastX Clear Plastic Cleaner & Polish. I don't have any experience with it, but their site says this about it:

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Easy-to-use, rich gel formula quickly restores optical clarity to both rigid and flexible clear plastics. Removes light oxidation, chemical degradation, surface contamination, stains and light surface scratches with ease. Contains water-resistant polymers for lasting, durable protection to keep plastics clear and beautiful longer.

Title: scratched windscreen
Post by: chippi on July 13, 2005, 10:58:42 PM

:thanks: Paul you are the man :thanks:

Title: scratched windscreen
Post by: junior627 on July 14, 2005, 08:18:12 AM

yeah thanks Paul